Hoverwatch Reviews & Ratings

4.5/5

“Easy installer, but wish WhatsApp worked”

I switched from manual check-ins to Hoverwatch because I needed an app that runs quietly in the background and captures basics like SMS and GPS. Installation was a breeze. But I was disappointed—Hoverwatch doesn’t capture WhatsApp messages, and call recordings sometimes fail.

Pros : Simple installation on Android, discreet background tracking

Cons : Can't monitor social apps like WhatsApp, inconsistent call recordings

Switched from : Teramind

Reason to switch : Wanted discreet, automatic tracking—though social app limitations hurt.

4.5/5

“Decent value, but getting out is tough”

I was drawn to Hoverwatch’s suite—calls, GPS, keylogging—all in one. Great value. But when I needed to cancel, the process was tricky and refund policies rigid. Worth it if you’re sure it fits.

Pros : Comprehensive tracking features create good value

Cons : Refunds or cancellations are complex and not user-friendly

Switched from : iPhone Without Jailbreak

Reason to switch : Needed feature-rich tracking—but cancellation workflow is poor.

4.5/5

“Hidden app works—and stays hidden”

I switched from visible tracking apps to Hoverwatch because it runs invisibly—no icon, no alert. Perfect. Downsides? If I need to remove it later, it's not straightforward, and I've got to keep in mind antivirus might flag it.

Pros : Operates in stealth mode, hidden in Task Manager

Cons : That makes uninstalling tough if you're the device user

Switched from : iKeyMonitor

Reason to switch : Needed true stealth tracking with reliable concealment.

4.5/5

“Budget-friendly visibility—but pricey unlocked later”

I moved from premium tools to Hoverwatch due to its affordable personal plan (~$99.95/year). Great for one device. But once I needed to monitor more phones, the subscription climbed quickly—becomes costly compared to other options.

Pros : Cheap annual personal plan for one device

Cons : Monthly pricing feels steep for multi-device use

Switched from : Monitask

Reason to switch : Needed a low-cost solo-device tracker initially.

4.5/5

“Three-day trial helped, but limited access sucks”

Before settling on Hoverwatch, I used their 3-day trial. It gave a decent feel of the app—but was frustrating because not all features were enabled. I didn’t get a full sense, which made buying tricky.

Pros : Offers a trial to test the app

Cons : Trial is too short and doesn’t unlock all features

Switched from : Reptile Tracko

Reason to switch : Wanted to evaluate the app first—but trial limits hindered decision-making.

4.3/5

“High potential, but technical support trails behind”

I switched from another tracker due to Hoverwatch’s extensive features. It should be a dream tool. In reality, when technical issues arose, I only had email support, with 24–48 hr response times. For urgent issues, that’s tough.

Pros : Rich feature set—location, screenshots, call logs, keystrokes

Cons : Support is limited to email ticket—no live assistance for urgent issues

Switched from : Mera Monitor

Reason to switch : Needed deeper tracking tools—but support speed needs improvement.

4.3/5

“Solid screenshots, but no filtering tools”

I switched from using parental filters to Hoverwatch for better insight. The constant screenshots and keylogger give me visibility into what’s happening. But I miss features like app blocking or web filters—I still manually manage screen time.

Pros : Takes regular screenshots and logs keystrokes

Cons : No web or app blocking, so I still had to monitor everything manually

Switched from : Kant Smart Mobile GPS Tracking

Reason to switch : Needed covert monitoring—but lost out on content control.

4.2/5

“Cross-platform promise—just don’t expect magic on Mac”

I switched from device-specific tools to Hoverwatch because it claims cross-platform support. It does run on Mac and Windows, but functionality is light, especially compared to the solid Android feature set.

Pros : Works on Android, Windows, macOS

Cons : Performance and features vary—Windows/Mac apps aren’t as robust as Android

Switched from : I

Reason to switch : Wanted one app across multiple device types—even if feature coverage varied.

4.2/5

“Works great for tracking—but tech roadblocks pop up”

I switched from cloud-based trackers to Hoverwatch because it tracks precisely what’s on screen and where the device goes. However, installing it requires physical access, and removing it means digging through menus—no remote uninstall.

Pros : Really useful screenshots and GPS tracking

Cons : Requires manual install, and remote uninstall isn’t possible

Switched from : Spyzie

Reason to switch : Needed data capture—but physical setup challenges are real.

4.2/5

“GPS tracking saves stress—but iPhone is a no-go”

I switched from asking my teens “Where are you?” to using Hoverwatch’s GPS. Seeing their locations in real time brought huge peace of mind. But trying to use it on iPhones? Not possible unless jailbroken—a major limitation.

Pros : Reliable real-time GPS and location history tracking

Cons : No iOS support unless jailbroken

Switched from : Mera Monitor

Reason to switch : Wanted reliable real-time location tracking on Android.